Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus Wireless headphones receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and long battery life, with several reviewers praising the adaptive ANC and touch controls. However, some users report issues with noise cancellation effectiveness in noisy environments like subways, occasional pairing delays, and a finicky tap feature on the right earcup. Overall, they are seen as a good value, especially for those upgrading from older models, but not without flaws.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life (50 hours)
- Adaptive noise cancellation
- Touch controls and app integration
Cons
- Noise cancelling weak in subway
- Pairing takes 5-7 seconds
- Tap feature on right earcup unreliable
- Sweat resistance questionable
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
The Bose QuietComfort headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. Users praise the long battery life, premium build, and seamless connectivity, though a few note that noise cancellation could be slightly better compared to competitors like AirPods Pro. Overall, they are highly recommended for daily use, travel, and extended listening sessions.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Very comfortable for long use
- Long battery life (24 hours)
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Noise cancellation not as strong as AirPods Pro
- Charging takes a while
- Cannot achieve complete sound block
- Some connectivity issues with older devices
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | deep-cushioned | Protein Leather |
| Headband | soft touch silicone-lined headband | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 37 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 560 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 127.80000305175781 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Black |
| Surround | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Noise Cancelling - Quick-Charge Feature, Up to 50HR Playtime, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for Traveling, School, Black | S | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, BLE |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 15 Minutes for 2.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 800 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
No current pricing available
Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 43 specs.
